Punk rock opera comes to San Diego

Songs of boredom, teen angst and anti-establishment have led to a lucrative career for the band Green Day. Having racked up dozens of awards and accolades since the commercial success of “Dookie” in 1994 (including five Grammy Awards), the trio has conquered another creative project – a Broadway musical.

Based on the band’s critically acclaimed 2004 album “American Idiot,” the stage production tells the story of friends who must choose between the safety of suburbia and following their dreams. The production was directed by Michael Mayer, known for his Tony Award-winning direction of “Spring Awakening.” The politically charged musical earned rave reviews and nominations, making this rock opera one that shouldn’t be missed.

Want to follow Green Day’s path to the Broadway stage? Check out the documentary “Broadway Idiot,” which recently premiered at South by Southwest. The band also chronicles the making of its album trilogy in another documentary, “Cuatro!”

Win two tickets to the San Diego performance of “Green Day’s American Idiot” on Tuesday, May 28, at the Civic Theatre. Enter by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 19.